It's an annual ritual: a privileged elite in a distant capital exacts a terrible tribute from the oppressed citizens living in the far-flung districts of the nation. While the pretence of democracy is maintained, the majority seethes with discontent, but any opposition is dealt with harshly and swiftly. Resistance is futile.
Yes, it's the blockbuster everyone's talking about: The Harper Games.
- Tune in to see if Games Master Jim Flaherty can hit a deficit target on his eighth attempt!
- Thrill to the spectacle of starving seniors battling it out over tins of cat food in the arena!
- Watch in horror as environmental regulations are gutted!
- See rivers of blood flow at the CBC!
- Witness the axe fall on thousands of civil servants!
And every year, some fortunate group is selected for partial exemption from tribute: the buyers of bus passes, skating lessons, or cordless drills are just of few of the past winners. A favoured few may even have the Games Master or Harper himself come to their kitchen and appear on the video screens of the nation. Who will it be this year?
And this just in…
No surprise here really: it looks like the oil companies! Again! Let's hear it for the lucky winners!
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